Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton's student population of 579 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3237 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
32%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton's ranking?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is ranked #3237 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton often compared to?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrolltonis often viewed alongside schools like Mccoy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?
579 students attend Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton offer ?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton part of?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton located?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is located in the Central Carrollton neighborhood of Lewisville, TX.
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